WANTED PERSON ARRESTED AT RIDE CHECKPOINT
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual wanted in connection with a serious assault.
On December 28, 2025, police received a report of an assault that occurred on December 21 at a residence on Maple Avenue in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The victim later attended hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation began where an individual was identified and sought in connection with the incident.
On December 30, 2025, shortly before 7:00 pm, officers conducting a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on County Road 8 in Trent Hills stopped a vehicle. The accused was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody with assistance from the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
Gordon FLETCHER (32) of no fixed abode, has been charged with:
- Aggravated assault
- Breach of recognizance
The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.